SCIENCETHE ATLANTIC
The Screwworm Problem Will Get Worse Before It Can Get Better
Screwworms have reinfested the U.S., reaching Texas after spreading from Mexico. The USDA's sterile fly program is insufficient, with new factories delayed by Trump administration spending reviews. Screwworms threaten cattle and other animals, with cases spreading beyond Texas to New Mexico.
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